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AMORPHIS: New Song Available As A Paid Download

A brand-new AMORPHIS track, "Two Moons", is currently featured among the "pre-listening specials" on Nuclear Blast's new online music shop. You can download the song for €0.99 at this location. "Two Moons" is the opening cut on AMORPHIS' forthcoming album, "Eclipse", due on February 17, 2006. The fi...

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SWITCHED: 'Ghosts In The Machine' Two-Disc Collection Detailed

Corporate Punishment Records has set a January 10, 2006 release date for SWITCHED's "Ghosts in the Machine", a two-disc rarities, b-sides, and demos collection featuring 11 new, unreleased SWITCHED demo tracks initially recorded for the band's sophomore Immortal release. In addition to the new track...

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ANATHEMA To Support H.I.M. In U.K., Ireland

British metallers ANATHEMA have been confirmed as the support act for H.I.M. throughout the U.K. and Ireland in January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 16 - Dublin, IRE @ Ambassador Jan. 17 - Dublin, IRE @ Ambassador Jan. 19 - Glasgow, SCO @ Carling Academy Jan. 20 - Newcastle, UK @ Carling Ac...

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ANATHEMA: Acoustic Shows Announced

ANATHEMA's Danny (guitar) and Vincent Cavanagh (guitar/vocals) will be playing some acoustic shows in Belgium, and one in Holland during the Christmas period. The details are as follows: Dec. 26 - Little Devil - Tilburg, NETH (Danny solo show) Dec. TBA - Negasonic - Aalst, BEL Dec. 30 - De Witte Non...

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New AMORPHIS Track Featured On SWEDEN ROCK Magazine Promo CD

A brand-new AMORPHIS track, entitled "Leaves Scar", is featured on a promo CD showcasing recent and upcoming Nuclear Blast releases that accompanies the December issue (#32) of Sweden Rock magazine. The magazine is distributed in the Northern countries only. View a scan of the promo CD cover at this...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Complete Details Revealed!

Last night's (Dec. 15) Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City brought together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event consisted of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Classic Songs To Be Performed Tonight Revealed!

Tonight's Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City will bring together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event will consist of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's Keith C...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Launch Bassist Search

AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE are now officially looking for a bass player (NOT a guitar player) to replace Chad Hanks, as he is switching to guitar to replace the recently departed Karma Cheema. All applicants can contact the group at [email protected]. Serious inquiries only. AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE re...

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DEE SNIDER's VAN HELSING'S CURSE To Perform At California's NAMM Convention

On Friday, January 20, 2006, VAN HELSING'S CURSE — the classical/rock music brainchild of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider — will creep its way into California during the week of the NAMM convention as PRS (Paul Reed Smith Guitars) delivers this tremendous concert party event. PRS has taken on the...

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GLENN HUGHES To Ring In New Year In Bulgaria

According to a posting at GHPG.net, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will be making a special New Year's Eve guest appearance in the historical city of Kavarna, Bulgaria, at the invitation of the Mayor of Kavarna, Mr. Tsonko Tsonev. He will perform a 40-minute set...

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AMORPHIS To Perform At Second Annual FINNISH METAL EXPO

Finland's AMORPHIS will celebrate the release of their new album, "Eclipse", with a live appearance at the second annual Finnish Metal Expo, which will take place on February 17-18, 2006 at Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki, Finland. Other bands scheduled to perform at the Expo include U.D.O., AJATTARA, SWA...

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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI Out And About In London

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Tony was in London this week to attend a special evening for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr at the Hard Rock Café. Clive donated his drum kit from the Beast on the Road tour to the Hard ...

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GLENN HUGHES: The Godfather

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes reports on his web site that he recently became godfather of his buddy/drummer Chad Smith's (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) son Cole."I thought you would like to see what a beautiful child my godson is," Glenn said. "I am proud to be godfather to our dear friend's Cha...

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AMORPHIS: More 'Eclipse' Details Revealed

The new AMORPHIS album, "Eclipse", is scheduled for release on February 17, 2006 on Nuclear Blast Records. The first single, "House of Sleep", will be released January 4, 2006. Introducing new vocalist Tomi Joutsen (SINISTHRA),AMORPHIS' seventh full-length release in their 15-year career marks a fr...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Remember DIMEBAG DARRELL

MTV News spoke with members of some 30 hard rock and metal bands about their memories of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. They told MTV how much he'd meant to them, they shared fond memories and spoke of the impact he made on their lives and their music. A few excerpts fro...